Ideagen acquires Reactec, expands wearable safety offerings

Global provider of compliance and risk management software Ideagen recently acquired Reactec, a provider of wearable technology with intuitive data analytics.

Ideagen said this acquisition further strengthens its offerings to support worker health and safety, and marks a pivotal step in its mission to enhance safety and operational excellence for its customers, particularly those in high-risk industries such as mining, construction, and manufacturing.

Ben Dorks, Ideagen CEO.

“This is a significant milestone for Ideagen as we continue to invest in technologies that address real-world challenges faced by our customers,” said Ben Dorks, Ideagen CEO. “Reactec’s wearable technology and data analytics are a perfect complement to our portfolio, putting cutting-edge tools directly into the hands of those who need it most. Together, we are setting new standards for workplace safety and risk mitigation.”

Reactec's tools for monitoring and managing risks

Reactec's workplace wearables and cloud-based analytics can enable businesses to take a more proactive approach to the management of workplace hazards such as exposure to vibration, dust, noise, and proximity to hazards.

Jacqui McLaughlin, Reactec CEO.

“At Reactec, our core mission has always been to protect workers and provide actionable insights that foster healthier and safer work environments,” said Jacqui McLaughlin, Reactec CEO. “Becoming part of Ideagen allows us to extend our reach and provide even greater value to organizations that are forward-thinking in their approach to enhancing the health and wellbeing of their workers. We, like Ideagen, seek to prevent and not simply mitigate risk. We can totally see the value our technology can bring to Ideagen's existing customer base and look forward to working with them to deliver real impact.”

By integrating Reactec’s wearable technology platform with Ideagen’s suite of environmental health and safety software, the companies said customers will gain access to tools for monitoring and more importantly managing critical workplace health and safety risks.

Ideagen serves supply chain, manufacturing industries

Ideagen said the acquisition underscores its commitment to driving innovation and delivering comprehensive products that support safer, healthier, and compliant workplaces while improving operational efficiency.

Over 16,000 companies trust Ideagen to help address complex quality, risk, audit, and compliance challenges, including some of the world's biggest names in mining and construction, 250 global aviation organizations, nine of the top global aerospace and defense corporations, 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, over 900 hospitals and healthcare centers, and nine of the top ten accounting firms.

Reactec marks Ideagen's sixth acquisition in 2025, closely following lone-worker safety app WorkSafe Guardian, policy management system ConvergePoint, along with SafeFood 360 and Authenticate to its food and beverage systems.